We had two photo shoots last week, and per usual, Isla came along as our little assistant. She was wonderfully patient, and enjoyed observing everything going on around her. We are so thankful that she can share these little adventures with us and is able to keep herself entertained and in such good spirits while...
It has become very clear over the past few months that our baby girl is a big-time animal lover, like her mama. And I’ll be honest- I’m totally thrilled! Isla can spot a bird flying amongst the skyscrapers of Puxi from a moving taxi, she attempts to hug every neighborhood cat we pass, and she...
“Ow side?” Outside? “Ow side, pees?” Outside, please? Outside, please? is a question we have been hearing in growing frequency. Our Isla LOVES to be outside. All the time. If she is not outside, she is likely trying to think of a way to convince us to go outside. The winter chill is slowly departing...
Mr. Chen, the driver who brings Isla to school during my lunch break each day, showing me a photo he took of her with his phone. Isla absolutely adores Mr. Chen, and it is obvious the feeling is mutual! He turns to interact with her at nearly every red light, and just beams whenever he...
“Mama, hode joo?” No sweeter words have ever reached this mama’s ears. My heart melts ever time I hear her say them. “Mama, hode joo?” Isla looks at me earnestly, brows raised, her arms outstretched. Mama, hold you? She developed this little phrase a few months ago. When she would fuss, and it was clear...
